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Jacob Rothschild, or James as he later called himself,
became became the most powerful banker in France and following the Napoleonic Wars,.
He played a major role in
financing the construction of railroads and the mining business that helped
make France an industrial power. Along the way, he added to his fortune with
investments in such things as the importation of tea and the purchase of a
vineyard. A strong-willed and shrewd businessman, James de Rothschild
amassed a fortune that made him one of the richest men in the world.
James matched his wealth with an extravagant lifestyle. The future Baron de Rothschild openly courted the rich, the powerful and the famous at his parties which were the center of Paris society. Shortly after he purchased the great Lafitte vineyards on a whim, James was able to snag Antoine Carême the greatest chef in Europe, and the man credited with establishing the framework of classic French cuisine. Rothschild gave Carême a blank checkbook and Carême created banquets that were the envy of all Europe. |
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James Meyer de Rothschild |
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Carême created several dishes named for his patron including
Salmon Rothschild, but none was more suited to the Baron's personality than
the Soufflé Rothschild, a dessert soufflé flavored with candied cherries and
Danziger Goldwasser. Goldwasser is a clear, 80 proof orange-anise-flavored
liqueur liqueur containing small
flakes of 22 or 23 karat gold
leaf in suspension. Goldwasser was original created as a medicinal since
gold was a medieval panacea, although it is now sold primarily as a novelty.
There are several different brands of goldwasser, some of which have
alternate flavorings such as of
Schwabacher Goldwasser, a
Swiss cinnamon schnapps.
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Soufflé Rothschild
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Special
Equipment |
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6-cup soufflé mold | |||
Ingredients |
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4 TB Danziger
goldwasser 1 cup finely grated candied cherries 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour l&/2 cups half & half cream 5 egg yolks |
1 tsp vanilla butter granulated sugar 6 egg whites 2 TB sugar |
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Instructions |
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